Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks

tim27487 · 03-22-2009, 05:15 PM

Does anyone know the rule for Display URL and Actual URL in Google Adwords?

I've been promoting a ClickBank affiliate product and Google doesn't seem to like my Clickbank hoplink which leads to my sales page.

My Adwords Ad was DISAPPROVED. Is this because my hoplink and display url are not similar?

Anyone know a way around this? E.g Buying a related domain and redirecting to my sales page?

GeorgR. · 03-22-2009, 05:25 PM

write a review page with links on it. Yes, you cant use hoplinks right from withing adwords, you always need your OWN landing page.

tim27487 · 03-22-2009, 05:38 PM

Although your saying the display and destination have to be the same, this is not possible as it is an affiliate product and the owner of the product owns the actual domain name.

Would purchasing a very similar domain name be an option?

GeorgR. · 03-22-2009, 05:51 PM

well,

you CAN always use something which is called "cloaking" using iframes and similar (sorry, you would have to do some googling)....which basically makes the vendor site appear on YOUR Url using some "tricks". (Your site name doesnt really matter - however, if its relevant to the topic the better.)

Those methods (or redirects) have a disadvantage, especially when it comes to adwords: They display the vendor site in an iframe or do a redirect, basically its not a real site. Therefore google gives you bad quality score.

The solution is that you make your own site, blog and then promote the product on the site. Another solution would be using one of those tools (for redirects or iframes). I myself have a product "affiliate site quick" which actually clones a vendor page and it creates a real site. (I wouldnt promote my product otherwise but this topic seems to be highly relevant). It would enable you to "clone" a vendor site on your own url.
However, you NEED your own site/URL, no matter what method you use.

Also, "review sites" convert VERY well..but you would need to put some work in it. You write a review on your site about a certain product, recomend the product etc..etc..and use the affiliate links within your site.

G.

tim27487 · 03-22-2009, 06:09 PM

Just to confirm GeorgR the methods you use for your affiliate products are "cloaking" and "using iframes"?

What do you recommend is the best way besides creating a review site?

tim27487 · 03-22-2009, 06:12 PM

What is the best method to use if I do not have my own site?

sandhill · 03-22-2009, 06:15 PM

you should check some kosher review sites on the best cloaking software to get the best working material. Without pushing them, Frank Kern's infomillionaire course/site has some nifty cloaking software too.

GeorgR. · 03-22-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim27487

Just to confirm GeorgR the methods you use for your affiliate products are "cloaking" and "using iframes"?

What do you recommend is the best way besides creating a review site?

i dont use any of those since i use my own product for this purpose

This is, if i do NOT make a whole new review site from scratch.

GeorgR. · 03-22-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim27487

What is the best method to use if I do not have my own site?

there are some loopholes in adwords..but you are just asking for trouble, disapprovals and bad Quality Score. You NEED your site...even if it's just the domain.

then use a cloaker like:

ClickBank Link Cloaker

(this one is pretty good)

However, what i said still applies: Since its only a cloak you might enjoy bad quality score on adwords and thus high bids.

livingmudfish · 11-22-2009, 06:23 AM

Hi,

I’m resurrecting this thread. I have also been disapproved for using the affiliate link to jump from a Google ad to the sales page. I have also used javascript redirects but Google soon got on to that technique too.

So I’ve been going down the route of reviewing the product. To make things easier for me I took a look at what the competition is doing and low and behold they are linking directly to the sales page with the hoplink clearly visible. How are they getting away with it when I can’t?

Sour grapes? Probably, but a level playing field please Google.

And another thing. I’m paying for adwords but whenever I type in my keywords I never see my ad. I refresh the page until there are no paid ads showing and never see it. How do I know it’s out there? It’s a very narrow niche, there’s never any more than 3-4 ads on the page.

Any ideas?

03-22-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
tim27487 Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks Does anyone know the rule for Display URL and Actual URL in Google Adwords? I've been promoting a ClickBank affiliate product and Google doesn't seem to like my Clickbank hoplink which leads to my sales page. My Adwords Ad was DISAPPROVED. Is this because my hoplink and display url are not similar? Anyone know a way around this? E.g Buying a related domain and redirecting to my sales page?

03-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
GeorgR. Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 9 Thanked 200 Times in 130 Posts Social Networking	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks write a review page with links on it. Yes, you cant use hoplinks right from withing adwords, you always need your OWN landing page.
	WSO 1: Affiliate Site Quick Create Sites Quickly in No Time! Make Landing Pages for ANY Affil./CPA Product in SECS!! Great Google QS! NEW STEP BY STEP VIDEO!* ---> REVIEW: Autom. Article Submitter <-- Incredible Tool for Article Marketing!! Hot!! -> Affiliate Power Script -->The Most Powerful Marketing Script! -> WSO: ** HOTFEED!! 6000 Visitors/Day!! Google Trends Power for your Site!!

03-22-2009, 05:38 PM	#3
tim27487 Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks Although your saying the display and destination have to be the same, this is not possible as it is an affiliate product and the owner of the product owns the actual domain name. Would purchasing a very similar domain name be an option?

03-22-2009, 05:51 PM	#4
GeorgR. Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 9 Thanked 200 Times in 130 Posts Social Networking	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks well, you CAN always use something which is called "cloaking" using iframes and similar (sorry, you would have to do some googling)....which basically makes the vendor site appear on YOUR Url using some "tricks". (Your site name doesnt really matter - however, if its relevant to the topic the better.) Those methods (or redirects) have a disadvantage, especially when it comes to adwords: They display the vendor site in an iframe or do a redirect, basically its not a real site. Therefore google gives you bad quality score. The solution is that you make your own site, blog and then promote the product on the site. Another solution would be using one of those tools (for redirects or iframes). I myself have a product "affiliate site quick" which actually clones a vendor page and it creates a real site. (I wouldnt promote my product otherwise but this topic seems to be highly relevant). It would enable you to "clone" a vendor site on your own url. However, you NEED your own site/URL, no matter what method you use. Also, "review sites" convert VERY well..but you would need to put some work in it. You write a review on your site about a certain product, recomend the product etc..etc..and use the affiliate links within your site. G.
	WSO 1: Affiliate Site Quick Create Sites Quickly in No Time! Make Landing Pages for ANY Affil./CPA Product in SECS!! Great Google QS! NEW STEP BY STEP VIDEO!* ---> REVIEW: Autom. Article Submitter <-- Incredible Tool for Article Marketing!! Hot!! -> Affiliate Power Script -->The Most Powerful Marketing Script! -> WSO: ** HOTFEED!! 6000 Visitors/Day!! Google Trends Power for your Site!!

03-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
tim27487 Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks Just to confirm GeorgR the methods you use for your affiliate products are "cloaking" and "using iframes"? What do you recommend is the best way besides creating a review site?

03-22-2009, 06:12 PM	#6
tim27487 Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks What is the best method to use if I do not have my own site?

03-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#7
sandhill Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks you should check some kosher review sites on the best cloaking software to get the best working material. Without pushing them, Frank Kern's infomillionaire course/site has some nifty cloaking software too.

11-22-2009, 06:23 AM	#10
livingmudfish Warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Google Adwords and Clickbank hoplinks Hi, I’m resurrecting this thread. I have also been disapproved for using the affiliate link to jump from a Google ad to the sales page. I have also used javascript redirects but Google soon got on to that technique too. So I’ve been going down the route of reviewing the product. To make things easier for me I took a look at what the competition is doing and low and behold they are linking directly to the sales page with the hoplink clearly visible. How are they getting away with it when I can’t? Sour grapes? Probably, but a level playing field please Google. And another thing. I’m paying for adwords but whenever I type in my keywords I never see my ad. I refresh the page until there are no paid ads showing and never see it. How do I know it’s out there? It’s a very narrow niche, there’s never any more than 3-4 ads on the page. Any ideas?